Passages Academy serves 201 students in grades 6-11.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
47 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
35%
30%
Black
59%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
94%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Passages Academy?
201 students attend Passages Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Passages Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Passages Academy offer ?
Passages Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Passages Academy part of?
Passages Academy is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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